sound advice
Bushwick’s Pop Princess ThugPop Won’t Be Hosting the Afters
May 2, 2024
“The PINCH EP was meant to be a taste and now blast. is a full course meal,” says Thugpop. In this week’s Sound Advice, the artist and downtown DJ made sure we’re well-fed.
SHRED
Literary Skater Boys, Rejoice. José Vadi Wrote a Book For You.
May 2, 2024
The author of “Chipped: Writing From a Skateboarder’s Lens” joins us to talk Thrasher, punk-lite, and the sport’s assimilation into the mainstream.
fashun
Julia Fox on Dumpster Diving and Fashion Disasters
May 2, 2024
“Just, like, an erect penis on a hat.”
IN CONVERSATION
“My Career Is Down the Drain”: Bjarne Melgaard, in Conversation With Nicole Eisenman
May 2, 2024
“I’ve been portrayed as the biggest drugged out, money-hungry whore ever to exist in Scandinavian art,” says Melgaard, whose works are currently on view in “Barney Does it All” at Faurschou Gallery.
ON SCREEN
I Told Ya, It’s Loewe!
May 2, 2024
The “I Told Ya” t-shirt from “Challengers,” designed by Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson, has us fantasizing about JFK Jr.
RAP
“I Need to Go Fall In Love or Something”: Flo Milli and Gunna Tap In
May 1, 2024
The down-south rappers talk humble beginnings, alter egos, and not giving a fuck.
FASHION
Paradigm Trilogy’s Katharina Korbjuhn on Magazines, Microtrends, and Manifestation
May 1, 2024
The brains behind the alt fashion publication caught up with our senior editor to break down the third and final issue, a short film titled: “Recognition vs. Expression.”
IN CONVERSATION
Sedrick Chisom Shows Kara Walker His Apocalyptic Vision
May 1, 2024
Ahead of his debut solo show, the painter got together with friend and mentor Kara Walker to discuss everything from dystopia to utopia and Lacan to Freud.
SEARCH HISTORY
Meet Rachel Coster, the TikToker Exposing Your Man’s Disgusting Room
May 1, 2024
In this week’s Search History, we turn the tables on the host of the viral video series “Boy Room” and ask her to share her Google search history and creepiest DMs.
ART
Michaël Borremans Reveals His True Colors to Luca Guadagnino
April 30, 2024
At his studio in Ghent and with some help from his celebrated filmmaker friend, the enigmatic Belgian confronts himself.
LIT
How Rachel Khong Fit Magic, Maoism, and Genetic Manipulation Into Her New Novel
April 30, 2024
“I wouldn’t call it sci-fi because I’m scared of offending that community, but there is science in this book,” says the “Real Americans” author. “There’s also a little bit of magic.”
RORSCHACH TEST
Johnny Knoxville on Dick Pics, Divorce, and Getting Hit in the Balls
April 30, 2024
In this week’s Rorschach Test, we asked the “Jackass” stuntman and prankster to sound off on the topics heavy on our minds: world peace, MILFs, and concussions.
SINGER
“This Is Our Duet”: Moses Sumney, in Conversation with Ayo Edebiri
April 29, 2024
With a new EP on the way, the musician and actor got on a call with his friend and fan to talk about the Rapture, leaving L.A., and learning to say no.
SOUND ADVICE
George Clanton Hopes They’re Playing Seal in Heaven
April 29, 2024
For this week’s Sound Advice, vaporwave king George Clanton paid respects to British musician Seal and shared the backstory behind his many monikers.
IN CONVERSATION
Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz Got That Dog in Them
April 29, 2024
The star of “DogMan” got together with Christoph Waltz to talk about learning from the great American leading men and how to corral a pack of high-energy canines.
DOOM
Bladee’s Drug of Choice Is God
April 26, 2024
Ahead of his latest album, “Cold Visions,” the elusive Swedish rapper provides the answers to lifeʼs big questions.
SOUND ADVICE
Pop Protegé Isaac Dunbar Tells Us What Happens After the House Party
April 26, 2024
“My current era is a little pissed off energy combined with spite,” says the 21-year-old. “My next era is total freedom, pure pop, and pure experimentation.”
IN STUDIO
Artist Lynn Hershman Leeson on Cyborgs, Filler, and Film-Snobs
April 26, 2024
“When I started doing all of this work, it was rejected and not paid attention to,” says the 83-year-old artist, whose show “Anti-Aging” is currently on view at Bridget Donahue.
Tour Diary
“Pulling Pork and Cranking Hogs”: On the Road With Mannequin Pussy
April 26, 2024
“I’m really enjoying looking very sweet and angelic while screaming in people’s faces for 45 minutes.”
DIOR
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Rosalía on Pasta, Purses, and Profanity
April 25, 2024
Dior’s creative director calls up her muse to reminisce on childhood fashion memories.